BILLS Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2020 Third Reading
by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.
DetailsVolunteer Grants Applications Now Open for 2022-23
Karen is pleased to once again invite our hard working local community groups to apply for a Volunteer Grant. Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available – to buy small equipment for volunteers, for reimbursing volunteer fuel, transport or training costs, or to support promotional activities. Up to $66,225 is available in McPherson as part…
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BILLS Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 Second Reading
I am very mindful of the time constraints this evening, but I want to add my voice to the members of the coalition who have already spoken this evening, and those who will follow me in speaking this evening to oppose the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill…
DetailsFederation Chamber GRIEVANCE DEBATE Albanese Government
As I was a minister in the previous government, it’s been some years since I have participated in a grievance debate. On contemplating what issue to raise in this place, it struck me that perhaps it’s not so much a single concern but rather the government’s approach to solving the issues that needs to be…
DetailsPRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Department of Home Affairs
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that since it was established by the previous Government in 2017 the Department of Home Affairs, as it was structured, has been important in keeping Australians safe and secure; (2) acknowledges the vital work of the law enforcement and national security agencies that have worked very closely together…
DetailsFederation Chamber CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS McPherson Community Achiever Awards
I’ve been very proud to represent the people of McPherson since 2010, and my first priority is always to fight for what we need on the Gold Coast: helping small businesses to grow and to create jobs, improving our local roads, making our communities safer, delivering better health services, protecting our environment and supporting our…
DetailsFederation Chamber PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
I move: That this House: (1) recognises that 21 August 2022 is the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism; (2) remembers those Australians who have lost their lives in terrorism incidents, both abroad and on our shores, and their families who are forever impacted; and (3) thanks the men and…
DetailsLABOR GOVERNMENT FAILING OUR BORDERS
The Albanese Government is risking lives with mixed messaging on Australia’s border policies. The Australian Border Force’s Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) has today confirmed four vessels carrying 125 people from Sri Lanka were stopped in June, 2022. Alarmingly, the Sri Lankan Navy has reportedly stopped additional boats within their jurisdiction. Some of these boats had…
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GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S SPEECH Address-In-Reply
It is an absolute honour to rise in this debate having gained the support of my local community to continue to represent our wonderful corner of Queensland on the southern Gold Coast. This debate is always a very special time. It’s when we get to learn about our new members in their first speeches, and…
DetailsSTATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Domestic and Family Violence
I congratulate you, Deputy Speaker Claydon, on your appointment. I wanted to take the first opportunity I had in this new parliament to acknowledge and thank the many people in our local communities across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting vulnerable children and women from both domestic violence and sexual abuse. As shadow minister…
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